| Regimental number | 1656 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | Peak Hill, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Gorton, 38 Stevenson Terrace, Lockstock Hall near Preston, Lancashire, England |
| Enlistment date | 20 December 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 54th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/71/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 14 April 1916 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
| Date of death | 2 July 1956 |
| Place of burial | Wellington Cemetery |